undercast

English

noun
Definitions
  • (meteorology) An unbroken or nearly unbroken cloud layer below the point of observation.
  • (mining) An air-passage crossing a road in a mine by means of an airtight box or channel beneath it.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English undercasten prefix from English cast (try).

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English

cast

Gloss

try

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